Vascular Health Assessment Support Tool: An Ontario Stroke Network Briefing

Update May 27, 2016 As of April 1, 2016, the Ontario Stroke Network (OSN) and Cardiac Care Network of Ontario (CCN) have come together as a single entity to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to cardiac, stroke and vascular care in Ontario. Below is a copy of PowerPoint presentation that occurred on May 9th, 2016. AFHTO-QIDSS Next Generation VHAST Session May 9 2016 AFHTO, in partnership with the Ontario Stroke Network, and the Cardiac Care Network, will present a webinar to introduce the next-phase prototype of Ontario Stroke Network’s Vascular Health Assessment Support Tool (VHAST). VHAST is an EMR-based platform designed to be used at point of care for a wide array of vascular conditions including Hypertension, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, PAD, MI/Angina, CKD, CHF, and Stroke/TIA. By allowing clinical data to be compared against best practice guidelines, the tool will support care decisions, quality improvement, and program planning.

• The initial (alpha-version) prototype was developed within OSCAR EMR. Future development prototypes aim to function in all certified EMRs.
• The tool will be available free of charge upon release.

Presenters: Christopher Beaudoin of the Cardiac Care Network and Colleen Murphy, Regional Stroke Best Practice Coordinator with the Cardiac Care Network. Audience:  The VHAST tool is designed for all who are involved, directly or indirectly, in the care and program development for patients with vascular disease, including nursing professionals, Allied Health Professionals (Pharm., RD, CDE, SW, etc.), QIDSS and any other primary care staff who may support the team’s chronic disease programs.